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MV Graemsay

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MV Graemsay in Burray Sound, Orkney
History
United Kingdom
NameMV Graemsay
OwnerOrkney Islands Council
OperatorOrkney Ferries
Port of registryKirkwall
BuilderAilsa Shipbuilding Company, Troon
Completed1996
Identification
StatusActive
General characteristics
Class and typeMCA Class IV/VI/VIA
TypeSmall Passenger Ferry
Tonnage81.87
Length16.17 m (53.1 ft)
Beam6.08 m (19.9 ft)
Draft1.95 m (6.4 ft)
Rampsbow/stern
Installed power2 x 224kW
Propulsion2 x Volvo Penta D8 with Pumpjets
Speed9.5 knots (17.6 km/h; 10.9 mph)
Capacity73 passengers; 2 cars or approximately 12 tonnes
Notes[2]

MV Graemsay is a small passenger ferry operated by Orkney Ferries.

History

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MV Graemsay was built by Ailsa Shipbuilding Company, Troon in 1996.[2] Has been extended by 4.5m [1]

Service

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MV Graemsay is normally allocated to the South Isles - Graemsay & North of Hoy Service.

References

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  1. ^ "Graemsay". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
  2. ^ a b "MV Graemsay" (PDF). Orkney Ferries. Retrieved 27 November 2013.